Derrick Van Orden, U.S. Representative of Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot
Derrick Van Orden, U.S. Representative of Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Derrick Van Orden Press Office has been actively communicating through social media, addressing significant issues affecting his constituency and beyond. Van Orden, who has represented Wisconsin's 3rd District in the U.S. Congress since 2023, shared updates on a potentially tragic incident and legislative matters concerning the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and tax policies.
On May 20, 2025, Rep. Van Orden's office acknowledged awareness of an incident at UW-Platteville. The statement emphasized their ongoing communication with law enforcement agencies: “My office is aware of the potentially tragic incident at UW-Platteville. My staff and I are in close communication with the police and sheriffs departments. We are praying for the best potential outcome and are standing by to assist in any way possible from the federal”.
Later that day, Rep. Van Orden highlighted legislative efforts to reform SNAP through what he termed "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill." He stated: "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill will restore integrity in the SNAP program and ensure it is best serving those who need it most."
On May 21, 2025, he reiterated the importance of passing this bill to prevent financial burdens on his district: "Passing the One, Big, Beautiful Bill will prevent a 25% TAX HIKE on WI-03. We must get this done."
Derrick Van Orden was born in Minnesota in 1969 and currently resides in Prairie du Chien. He graduated from Excelsior University with a Bachelor of Science degree and earned a Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
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